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excitement

[ ik-sahyt-muhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an excited state or condition.
Synonyms: ado, commotion, perturbation
Antonyms: serenity
something that excites.

excitement

/ ɪkˈsaɪtmənt /

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English excitament, “encouragement,” from Medieval Latin excitāmentum; excite + -ment

The brother of a girl who made her debut in New Orleans society was shaking his fists in excitement.

Apparently, Shakespeare coined 1,700 words, from the frequently used (excitement) to the should-be-more frequently used (spewed).

From his purview, our visit and interest had brought excitement to him and his peers.

There was an air of excitement and anticipation in the lobby as showtime approached.

And with that great hope and excitement comes crippling, embarrassing disappointment.

All felt strangely as if something evil had crept into their lives, and their excitement was great.

Her new joy and excitement, her gaiety and zest for life— all had been caused, not by himself, but by another.

The next morning he came rushing into the office, in a violent state of excitement.

Haggard merely played for the excitement, and Spunyarn because it was a lesser bore to play than to look on.

At the word of command, the dog crouched down, his whole body quivering with excitement.

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